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NC State Makes Justin Gainey Hire Official

RALEIGH — The NC State University Board of Trustees affairs committee hosted an emergency session Wednesday to address a personnel decision. The result of the meeting was the official hiring of the next men's basketball coach for the school, with Justin Gainey now the 22nd leader of the Wolfpack in program history.

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Gainey Checks the Boxes For Corrigan, NC State

RALEIGH — Just 366 days after he arrived and promised a "reckoning" for college basketball, Will Wade departed NC State after just one season leading the men's basketball program to return to LSU.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans

Will Wade left NC State to return to LSU after just one year, and he took a parting shot at some of the team’s fans on his way out the door. LSU introduced Wade for his second stint as head basketball coach on Monday, and he inevitably discussed the circumstances that led to him leaving NC State one year after being hired.

Justin Gainey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 30

The Impact of the Justin Gainey Hire For NC State

RALEIGH — NC State made things official Monday when it hired Justin Gainey to be the 22nd men’s basketball coach in program history. With the former player

CJ Bailey News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 30

Transfer Wide Receiver Gets Strong Review From CJ Bailey

RALEIGH — NC State brought back talented quarterback CJ Bailey for his junior season, but lost several key members of the passing attack to graduation and the transfer portal during the offseason.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 29

Former NC State Players Endorse Justin Gainey

RALEIGH — After Will Wade's surprising departure from NC State, the program quickly moved on in an effort to find the next leader of the men's basketball program.

Talented Guard Announces Return to NC State

RALEIGH — After a key loss to the transfer portal in Zamareya Jones, NC State women's basketball got more good news Saturday when freshman guard Destiny "Ky'She" Lunan announced her decision to return to the Wolfpack for her sophomore season, posting the news on social media.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 27

Will Wade's Wolfpack Exit Sparks a Vitriolic Reaction

RALEIGH — Fans gathered outside the General Aviation Terminal at Raleigh-Durham International Airport to watch former NC State men's basketball coach Will Wade greet the donors and administrators from LSU on the tarmac of the private terminal.

Five candidates to replace Will Wade as NC State's head coach

Will Wade is headed back to LSU after one season as the men's basketball head coach at NC State. The Wolfpack went 20-14 overall this past campaign and fell in the First Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to fellow No. 11 seed Texas.

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

NC State AD Boo Corrigan uses Philip Rivers quote to throw shade at Will Wade after HC's exit

Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 27

All Signs Point to a Return For Zoe Brooks

RALEIGH — When Zamareya Jones opted for the transfer portal, it became even more important for NC State to retain a handful of other key players, most notably junior guard Zoe Brooks.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack.

Jay Bilas News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU

The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 26

LSU, Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

LSU, Will Wade reunion shows much has changed in college athletics since controversial previous exit

Wade coached at LSU from 2017-22 and was a key figure in an NCAA recruiting scandal that resulted in the arrests of four assistant coaches.

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Devon Marshall News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 26

Devon Marshall Approaches Pro Day With Eyes Wide Open

RALEIGH — For a cornerback who once dubbed himself "Marshall Island" during the 2025 season, NC State's Devon Marshall hasn't lost that same sense of confidence as he battles through the pre-draft process.

The Impact of Zamareya Jones Leaving NC State

RALEIGH — NC State's sophomore point guard is gone, as Zamareya Jones announced her intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens in April. The productive backcourt player took major steps in his second season with the Wolfpack, but ultimately chose to pursue other opportunities after two years with the program.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 26

Assessing NC State Measurables From Wolfpack Pro Day

RALEIGH — NC State hosted its 2026 Pro Day on Tuesday. Representatives from all 32 NFL organizations showed up to watch 19 different members from the 2025 Wolfpack roster, all hoping to impress in the physical testing and other drills.

NC State Women's Basketball Loses First Player to Transfer Portal

RALEIGH — NC State women's basketball saw its season come to an end in disappointing fashion Sunday, as the Wolfpack lost to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Justin Joly News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 25

Justin Joly Finishes Pre-Draft Process Back at NC State

RALEIGH — The NFL pre-draft process is wrapping up for most college players around the country, including some of the best from the 2025 NC State roster.

College Football News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 24

NC State Announces List of Pro Day Participants

RALEIGH — The pre-draft process is well underway for hundreds of former college players around the country looking for their first shots in the NFL. NC

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 24

2 Wolfpack Players With a Lot to Prove on Pro Day

RALEIGH — The road to the NFL is already well underway for hundreds of college football players, with the Senior Bowl, Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine all in the rearview at the end of March.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / March 23

Wolfpack Pro Day Preview: 3 Names to Know

RALEIGH —With the NFL Draft right around the corner at the end of April, NC State is hosting a Pro Day for several members of the 2025 team who hold hopes of playing in the league.

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Yardbarker / March 19

49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit

The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout.

NFL Draft intel: Miami’s Jaylen Waddle replacement, Fernando Mendoza’s big issue, Jets’ dilemma

Cameron Heyward opens up about Connor Heyward leaving Steelers for Raiders

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

North Carolina State Wolfpack News / College Sports Only / March 10

NC State Baseball Player Performs Incredible Pregame National Anthem

There is nothing cooler than rocking the national anthem with a saxophone as a player in a Division 1 baseball game. NC State’s Andrew Wiggins is an outfielder for the Wolfpack, but his talents go way beyond the playing field.